Analyst initiations: OXPS, SUPX and SYT
Posted Feb 5th 2008 10:04AM by Laurie Pasternack
Filed under: FedEx Corp (FDX), United Parcel'B' (UPS), Analyst Initiations
MOST NOTEWORTHY: OptionXpress Holdings, Supertex and Syngenta were today's noteworthy initiations:
- Merriman believes OptionXpress Holdings (NASDAQ: OXPS) has lost market share, and remains vulnerable on many fronts. They expect the competitive landscape will continue to intensify, pressuring margins and growth rates. The firm initiated shares with a Sell rating.
- Morgan Keegan started Supertex (NASDAQ: SUPX) with a Market Perform rating, citing lack of near-term catalysts.
- Syngenta (NYSE: SYT) was initiated with an Outperform rating at Bear, as they are positive on the company's defensive growth profile and valuation.
OTHER INITIATIONS:
- HSBC initiated FedEx (NYSE: FDX) with a Neutral rating and $102 target and United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) with an Overweight rating and $86 target.
- Credit Suisse started Liberty Media (NASDAQ: LCAPA) with an Outperform rating and $140 target.
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